Force of Nature by Jeff Wheelwright

The racing tides beneath Peter Matthiessen’s literary achievement
Peter’s love for nature, unbridled nature . . . had begun during his boyhood on Fishers Island, New York . . .

Osprey Feeding Its Young

One of the adult osprey was spotted feeding its young around noon on June 25, 2018.

First 2018 Osprey Chick Confirmed

These screen captures were taken on June 18th, 2018

First Osprey Chick Spotted on Nest June 16

Carolyn Ross spotted a “little grey blob” moving out of time with the wind!

Fishers Island Seagrass

What Is Seagrass, and Why Should We Care About It? Seagrasses are under intense pressure globally, and this pressure is particularly acute in Long Island Sound. Given the many benefits of the plant to both the aquatic and human Fishers Island communities, the decline of seagrass is cause for concern.

2 Osprey on Middle Farms Nest

2 osprey sighted the morning of April 8, 2018.